Crash Count for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,002
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 563
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 136
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills?
SUVs/Cars 24 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 5 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0

Four Dead in Queensbridge—How Many Numbers Before City Hall Wakes Up?

Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Never Stop

In Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, the road does not forgive. Four people have died here since 2022. One was just last spring—a driver in a taxi, gone in a crash on 36th Avenue. Another, a young man, age 24, lost on 34th Avenue. A motorcyclist, age 37, did not make it home from 40th Avenue. A woman, 37, died on 34th Avenue. The names are not here. The numbers are. Four dead. One serious injury. 559 hurt. injury and fatality data

The pain is not spread evenly. Children, the old, the young, the ones who walk or ride—these are the ones who bleed. In the last year, 156 people were injured in crashes. Seven were under 18. Three were over 75. The street does not care about age.

The Machines That Hit

Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. In the last three years, sedans and SUVs caused 24 moderate injuries to pedestrians. Mopeds and motorcycles hit five. One bus, one bike. The rest is silence.

What Has Changed—And What Hasn’t

The city talks about Vision Zero. They talk about lowering speed limits. They talk about cameras and enforcement. But here, the numbers do not move fast enough. In the last year, injuries fell by 43%. Deaths dropped from one to zero. But the crashes keep coming—110 so far this year. The work is not done.

What You Can Do

The city has the power to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. They have the power to keep speed cameras running. They have the power to build streets that do not kill. But power unused is nothing.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets. Demand action, not talk. demand action

Do not wait for another name to become a number.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills

Motorcycle Slams Rear Vehicle on Koch Bridge Path

A 52-year-old man on a Fly motorcycle struck the rear of a vehicle on the Koch Bridge bike path. He flew from the bike, torn and bleeding, his whole body injured. The crash left the path silent, the man conscious but battered.

A violent collision unfolded on the Koch Bridge pedestrian and bike path when a 52-year-old man riding a 2023 Fly motorcycle struck the rear of another vehicle, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:45, with the motorcycle traveling east. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the motorcycle operator for failing to maintain a safe distance. The report notes the rider wore no helmet or armor. The rear impact left the path silent, the man torn open and bleeding. No contributing factors are listed for the other vehicle or any pedestrians.


Pick-up Truck Hits Parked SUV at Unsafe Speed

A speeding pick-up truck struck a parked SUV in Queens late at night. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries but was conscious and restrained. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:30 in Queens near 36-24 23 Street. A 2023 Dodge pick-up truck traveling north struck a parked 2017 Ford SUV on its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors attributed to the pick-up truck driver. The parked SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused center front end damage to the pick-up truck and right front bumper damage to the SUV. The report highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and aggressive driving—as the primary causes of this crash.


Pedestrian Severely Injured in Queens Crash

A 23-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after being struck by a northbound vehicle in Queens. The pedestrian was semiconscious with a concussion, hit away from an intersection. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver error details.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 11:20 PM in Queens near 36-08 33 Street. She was struck while not at an intersection and sustained a head injury causing a concussion. The pedestrian was semiconscious upon emergency response. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and impacted the pedestrian at an unspecified point. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the crash are listed as unspecified, and no details about the vehicle type or driver are provided. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's actions.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A moped driver suffered arm injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a taxi on Broadway in Queens. The crash occurred shortly after midnight. Police cited driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 12:15 a.m. on Broadway in Queens. A 17-year-old male moped driver, who was unlicensed, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The moped was traveling eastbound going straight ahead when it collided with a westbound taxi making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the taxi. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 vehicle registered in New York.


Moped Driver Ejected in Rear-End Crash

A moped driver was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision on Vernon Boulevard. The crash happened at midday on the Roosevelt Island Bridge. The driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, with police citing following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on Vernon Boulevard near the Roosevelt Island Bridge in Queens. The moped driver, a 65-year-old man, was stopped in traffic when struck from behind at the center back end of his vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts and driver inattention or misjudgment in traffic congestion.


Queens Sedans Collide Ignoring Traffic Control

Two sedans collided on 24 Street in Queens after one driver disregarded traffic control. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing back contusions. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when the crash occurred late afternoon.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:52 on 24 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided. The southbound vehicle struck the left front quarter panel against the westbound sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured party was a 50-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the southbound sedan. She sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene, secured by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, traveling straight ahead prior to impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors of the southbound sedan and the right front bumper of the westbound sedan.


Sedan Strikes 5-Year-Old Playing in Queens Roadway

A 5-year-old boy playing in the street suffered a head contusion after a sedan traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. The child was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers posed by vehicles moving through active play areas.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 38-59 11 Street in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway at approximately 8:30 PM. The vehicle impacted the child on the left front quarter panel, causing a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The pedestrian was conscious following the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it specify any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The child’s presence in the roadway as a playing pedestrian is noted, but no fault is assigned to the victim. The incident underscores the systemic risk to young pedestrians in areas where vehicles travel near active play zones.


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Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries

Two sedans collided on 41 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The female driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. Front-end damage marked the violent impact. Passengers also sustained injuries in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens around 12:30. Two sedans traveling south collided head-on. The female driver, aged 51, was starting from parking when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for her. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The male front passenger, 64, also suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The male driver of the other sedan was traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors on the female driver's part without attributing fault to the passengers or other driver.


SUV and Moped Collide on Queens 21 Street

A 23-year-old moped driver was injured and ejected in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the moped’s right front, damaging the left side doors. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 21 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens at 9:29 p.m. The collision involved a 2018 Chevrolet SUV and a 2020 Yamaha moped, both traveling eastbound. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right front bumper, causing damage to the SUV’s left side doors. The 23-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including abrasions. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error. The moped driver was in shock and injured but no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Queens Bicyclist

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Vernon Boulevard. The 33-year-old woman suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite driver errors including failure to yield and improper turning as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vernon Boulevard in Queens at 5:40 p.m. A 2011 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factors linked to the sedan driver. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers and failure to yield in urban traffic.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 29-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 21 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens at 12:03 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Honda SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond the driver's failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


Sedan Strikes Moped Driver Passing Too Closely

A sedan collided with a moped in Queens at 41 Avenue. The moped driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely as causes. The moped was entering a parked position when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 27-05 41 Avenue at 10:40. A sedan traveling east struck the left side doors of a moped also traveling east. The moped driver, a 24-year-old female, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors. The moped was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The sedan showed no damage, and the moped had no damage at the point of impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors related to close passing and distraction.


Truck and SUV Collide on Queens Right Turn

A tractor truck and an SUV collided while both making right turns on 21 Street in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite improper turning as the cause, highlighting critical driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:59 AM on 21 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles—a 2020 diesel tractor truck and a 2003 SUV—were making right turns when the collision happened. The truck struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, pointing directly to driver error in maneuvering the turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.


SUV Side-Impacted During Improper U-Turn

An SUV traveling north was struck on its right side by a vehicle making an improper U-turn. The front passenger suffered injuries and shock. The crash exposed dangers from driver errors in turning maneuvers, with impact focused on the SUV’s right doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 21 Street near Queens Plaza North. A 2023 SUV traveling north was hit on its right side doors by another vehicle making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in executing the U-turn. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old female, was injured and experienced shock. The passenger was not ejected, and injury severity was rated at level 3. Damage was concentrated on the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s right front bumper. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.


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Queens SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Two Occupants

A collision between a westbound SUV and an eastbound sedan in Queens injured both drivers and an 84-year-old passenger. The SUV was parked improperly, and the sedan was starting from parking. Both occupants suffered fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 29-20 36 Avenue in Queens at 15:18. The collision involved a 2013 Honda SUV traveling west and a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV was parked prior to the crash, and the sedan was starting from parking. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The sedan driver, a 67-year-old male, was licensed in New York and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. An 84-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the middle rear seat and wearing a lap belt and harness, was ejected and suffered similar severe injuries. Both occupants were injured due to the impact, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.


SUV and Taxi Collide on Crescent Street

A right-turning SUV struck the rear of a right-turning taxi on Crescent Street. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, highlighting driver error in a dangerous intersection impact.

According to the police report, at 9:58 AM on Crescent Street, a 2016 SUV and a 2015 taxi were both making right turns when the SUV's right front bumper collided with the taxi's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor burns, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the SUV's right front bumper and the taxi's center back end, underscoring the impact location and the dynamics of the crash.


Taxi Rear-Ends SUV in Queens Collision

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on 21st Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 AM on 21st Street in Queens. A 2024 taxi, driven by a licensed male driver from Pennsylvania, was traveling south and struck the center back end of a 2021 SUV also traveling south. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock, including a minor burn. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The taxi's center back end collided with the SUV's center front end, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.


FDNY Fire Truck Hits Bicyclist on 40 Avenue

A FDNY fire truck making a left turn struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 40 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was injured and in shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and illegal drug use as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:21 on 40 Avenue in Queens. A FDNY fire truck, identified as FDNY Truck #260, was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, suffered injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the fire truck driver and 'Drugs (illegal)' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike. The fire truck sustained no damage. The police report emphasizes driver error by the fire truck operator as the primary cause of the collision.


Motorcyclist Partially Ejected, Sustains Arm Abrasion

A 61-year-old motorcyclist riding east on 22 Street in Queens was partially ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected while traveling eastbound on 22 Street near 41 Avenue in Queens at 15:08. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, and no damage was reported to the vehicle or point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of the 2021 Suzuki motorcycle, licensed in New York. The absence of vehicle damage and lack of specific driver error suggests a crash circumstance not fully detailed in the report.


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Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV Injuring Passengers

A box truck traveling north rear-ended a northbound SUV on 36 Avenue in Queens. The truck driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries to head and neck.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck driven by a licensed male driver traveling north struck the center back end of a 2017 SUV also traveling north on 36 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The crash occurred at 14:30. The truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' contributing directly to the collision. The SUV driver, also licensed, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious and wearing a lap belt. A 43-year-old male front passenger in the SUV sustained a head injury and contusion, also conscious and belted. Neither occupant was ejected. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.